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3CC14295ABAA TQBJA 01

ALCATEL9400 UXLUX50

User Manual

2/348 3CC14295ABAA TQ BJA 01Issue 01 January 2005

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Short Title Alcatel 9400UX LUX50 2.0

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3/3483CC14295ABAA TQ BJA 01 Issue 01 January 2005

with supervision946LUX50

11, 13, 15, 18, 23, 25 or 38 GHzSmall and Medium CapacityDigital Microwave Link


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Table of contents

1 Foreword 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1 Structure of the manual 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 Using the manual 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 Safety instructions 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.1 General rules 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.2 Symbols 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.3 Symbols used in the document 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.4 Certificate of compliance with European safety standards 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.5 EcoDeclaration 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.6 Public exposition to electromagnetic fields 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Description of the equipment 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1 Alcatel 9400 Family 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.1 Simplified description 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.2 Configuration 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.3 ALCATEL 9400 UX features 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.4 Capacity configurations 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.5 Typical hardware configurations 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2 Operation 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.1 1+0 configuration 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.2 Basic 1+1 configuration 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2.3 1+1 configuration with multiplexer/demultiplexer protection 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3 Engineering service channels 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3.1 ESC number 1 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3.2 ESC number 2 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3.3 ESC numbers 3 and 4 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3.4 ESC number 5 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.4 Alarms, telesignalling and remote controls (TS/TC) 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.5 Loopback options 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.6 Equipment management 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.7 IDU controls, indications and connectors 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7.1 Classic main IDU 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7.2 Light IDU 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7.3 Extension IDU 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7.4 Access IDU 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.8 Technical characteristics 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.9 Frequency agility bands 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Installation 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1 Delivery 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.1 Checking the configuration 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.2 Labels on the equipment 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.1 Typical installation dimensions (1+0 configuration with integrated 1 ft) 66. . . . . . . . .

3.3 Installing the equipment 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


3.3.1 Information required for installation 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.2 Precautions concerning electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and safety 68. . . . . . . 3.3.3 Tools required 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.4 Torques for the screws and connectors 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.4 Installing 19 IDUs 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.1 Installation on feet or on a wall mounting 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.2 Laborack or 9U subrack installation 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.5 Outdoor part installation 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.1 General information 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.2 Choosing antenna polarization 75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.3 Installing the configuration with pole mounting 1 + 0 (9400UXI102) 75. . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.4 Installing the configuration with pole mounting 1 + 1 (9400UXI101) 83. . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5.5 Installation with non-integrated antenna 89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.6 Wiring 94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.1 Wiring the power supply to the 19 indoor units 94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.2 Equipment grounding 95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.3 IDU/ODU wiring 97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.4 Wiring the 34 Mbit/s tributary and auxiliary 2 Mbit/s stream 99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.5 Wiring n x 2 Mbit/s tributaries 99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.6 Engineering service channel wiring 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.7 Alarm and remote control wiring (TS/TC) 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6.8 Engineering service channel ESC2 telephone handset 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.7 Wiring between a terminals units 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7.1 Main IDU - extension IDU wiring 103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7.2 Wiring the access IDU to a main and extension IDU 104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.8 Wiring between terminals of a station 105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8.1 Tributary wiring 105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8.2 ESC wiring 105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Configuration and operation software 107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1 Installing the software 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.1 Warning note 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2 Summary of SW installation steps 109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.1 Software loading in PC WINDOWSNT/XP/2000 environment 109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.2 Installation of CT + NE software from CDROM 109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.3 End of SW installation from SWP CDROM 129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.3 CT initial configuration 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.1 Preliminary Procedures 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2 Craft Terminal configuration 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.3 NE Login 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.4 NE software downloading preparation 132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.4 Software download toward NE 133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.1 Requirements 133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.2 Summary of the SW installation phases 133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.3 SW download to the NE 133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.5 NE Configuration 134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.6 General Introduction to views and menus 135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6.1 946LUX50 view organization 135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.7 Introduction to the menu options 138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.8 CONFIGURATION 142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


4.8.1 NE Time 142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8.2 Network Configuration 143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8.3 Alarm Severities 151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8.4 System Settings 156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8.5 Quick Configuration Procedure 160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.9 EQUIPMENT 175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.10 LINE INTERFACE 184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.1 Tributaries 184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10.2 NMS Interfaces 187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.11 RADIO 188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.1 Alarm 189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.2 Configuration 189. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.3 Frequency 190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.4 RTPC & ATPC 191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.5 Power Measurement 192. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11.6 BER Measures 197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.12 EXTERNAL POINTS 198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12.1 Input External Points 198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12.2 Output External Point 199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.13 SUPERVISION 200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13.1 Access state (allow or inhibit NE Craft access) 200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13.2 Restart NE 201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13.3 Software Feature key 202. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.14 PROTECTION SCHEMES 203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14.1 Mux/Demux Protection Management 204. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14.2 Radio Protection Management 207. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14.3 HSB Transmission Protection Management 211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.15 LOOPBACKS 214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15.1 Available Loopbacks 214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15.2 How to activate a loopback 219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15.3 How to remove a loopback 220. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.16 DIAGNOSIS 221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16.1 Alarms 221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16.2 Log Browsing 222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16.3 Remote Inventory 223. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16.4 Abnormal Condition List 224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16.5 Summary Block Diagram View 225. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16.6 Current Configuration View 228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.17 PERFORMANCE MONITORING 229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.17.1 General information on the performance monitoring process 229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.17.2 Performance menu 231. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.17.3 CD (Current Data) 233. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.17.4 HD (History Data) 234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.17.5 Threshold Data 235. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.18 Software Download 237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18.1 Server Access Configuration 237. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18.2 Init SW Download 238. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18.3 SW Status 240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Commissioning 243. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1 Order of commissioning for a link 243. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


5.2 Installing and commissioning station A (phase 1) 244. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.1 Preliminary operations 244. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.2 Powering up the IDU 245. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.3 Configuring the IDU 245. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.4 Checking out operation 245. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.3 Installing and commissioning station B 247. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.1 Preliminary operations 247. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.2 Pointing the antenna with pole mounting 1+1 (9400UXI101) 247. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.3 Pointing the antenna with pole mounting 1+0 (9400UXI102) 248. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.4 Checking out operation 248. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.4 Commissioning the link from station A (phase 2) 249. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.1 Pointing the antenna 249. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.2 Checking the radio transmission parameters 249. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.3 Remote tributary loop 249. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.4 Checking the transmit/receive switching function 250. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.5 Checking quality 251. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.6 End of commissioning 251. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Operation, servicing and maintenance 253. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.1 Preventive maintenance 253. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.2 Corrective maintenance 253. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.1 Methodology 253. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.2 Analyzing IDU alarm indicators 253. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3 Corrective Servicing 254. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.3 Changing IDU 254. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.1 Replacing like for like a Light or classic IDU (1+0 or basic 1+1) 254. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.2 Replacing a Light IDU with a classic IDU (1+0 only) and vice versa 254. . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.3 Replacing like for like a main IDU with MUX protection 255. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.4 Replacing like for like an extension IDU 255. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.5 Note on IDU compatibility 256. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.4 Changing ODU 257. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 Changing configurations 259. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.1 Changing frequency 261. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.1 Changing frequency within the same sub-band 261. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.2 Changing frequency within another sub-band or a different band 261. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.2 Changing tributaries 262. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.1 Enabling inactive tributaries 262. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.2 Changing the tributary impedance (classic IDU) 262. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.3 Changing the tributary impedance (Light IDU versions only) 270. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.4 Changing bit rate by software 271. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.5 Changing bit rate by changing an LAU and LIU tributary boards 272. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.3 Changing software feature key 275. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.4 Changing a NEs IP Address and/or OSPF Area 275. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4.1 From the station configured as a network element 275. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.5 Upgrading software (from 946LUXn to 946LUXn+1) 276. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.1 Installing 946LUX50 1320CT 276. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.2 Upgrading from 946LUX12 to 946LUX50 276. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.3 Upgrading from 946LUX40 to 946LUX50 277. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.4 Upgrading from 946LUX50 to 946LUX50 277. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


7.6 Opening an IDU 278. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6.1 Indoor unit configuration 279. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.7 Telephone service channel 281. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7.1 Deleting, inserting or changing telephone numbers 281. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7.2 Configuring the ESC 2 281. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.8 Hardware configuration of service channels 3, 4 and 5 (classic and extension IDU) 282. . . . . 7.8.1 Configuring ESC 3, 4 and 5 in the main IDU without ESC extension 282. . . . . . . . . . . 7.8.2 Configuring ESC 3, 4 and 5 in the ESC extension unit 284. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.8.3 Adding an ESC extension IDU 292. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.9 Configuring ESC3 and the NMS ports (Light IDU versions) 293. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.9.1 Switch positions 293. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.9.2 Methodology 293. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.10 Configuring remote indication loops 294. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.1 Classic (main) IDU remote indication 294. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10.2 Light IDU versions remote indication 296. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.11 Changing redundancy configurations 297. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11.1 Changing from 1+0 to 1+1 without ESC extension or MUX protection 297. . . . . . . . . 7.11.2 Upgrading from 1+0 to 1+1 without multiplexer protection 298. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11.3 Upgrading from 1+0 to 1+1 with multiplexer protection and access IDU 298. . . . . . . 7.11.4 Adding MUX protection with access IDU to a 1+1 configuration 299. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11.5 Upgrading from 1+0 to 1+1 with multiplexer protection without access IDU 300. . . . 7.11.6 Adding MUX protection without access IDU to a 1+1 configuration 301. . . . . . . . . . .

7.12 Changing power level 302. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.12.1 All frequency bands except 9418UXR201 and A9418UXR202 302. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.12.2 Frequency bands without RTPC 302. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.13 Changing 1+1 HSB coupler polarization 304. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.14 Changing SIMM memory boards 305. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.15 Replacing consumable items 306. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.15.1 MCU board battery 306. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.15.2 Changing fans 308. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.15.3 Changing a fuse of an IDU 310. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 1 Human exposure to electromagnetic fields 311. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.1.1 Introduction 311. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.1.2 Standards and regulations 311. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.1.2.1 ICNIRP guidelines 311. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.1.2.2 European regulation 311. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.1.3 Evaluation of safety parameters 312. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.1.4 Safety parameters 313. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.1.5 Implementation of protection rules 315. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.1.6 Conclusion 315. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 2 Installation information 316. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 3 Set of consumables 319. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 4 Service kit 320. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


A.4.1 Short service kit 3EJ04113AAAA for A9400UX flat ODU 321. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 5 Assembling N type coaxial connectors 322. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.5.1 Type 1 fitting on cable 1AC001100022 322. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.5.2 Type 2 mounting on cable 1AC001100022 323. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 6 Pin out of user ports 324. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.6.1 Tributaries 324. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.1.1 2 Mbit/s tributaries 324. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.1.2 34 Mbit/s tributaries 325. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.6.2 Engineering service channels 326. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.2.1 Supervision bus interface 326. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.2.2 Telephone ESC with selective calling 326. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.2.3 Engineering service channels ESC 3, ESC 4 and ESC 5 326. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.6.3 Alarms and TS/TC 330. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.3.1 ESC3 / ALARM I/O connector on the Light IDU versions 330. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.3.2 ALARMS I/O connector on the main IDU 330. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.6.4 IDU F connector 331. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.4.1 9Pin subD connector wiring 331. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.6.4.2 F Interface adapter cable wiring 331. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 7 Alarm synthesis indicator 332. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 8 Alarm Details 334. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 9 List of models and commercial items 336. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.9.1 List of models and commercial items 339. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 10 Software and documentation list 342. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.10.1 Software 342. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A.10.2 Documentation 342. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix 11 List of abbreviations 343. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INDEX 345. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


1 Foreword

1.1 Structure of the manual

This manual is for users with a solid knowledge of how to operate and install microwave links and how to usea PC-based craft terminal running the Windows operating system. With this manual, you should quickly beable to operate the equipment. This manual is not intended to replace the training services that we can providefor your particular needs.

The manual is divided into seven chapters followed by appendixes and an Index.

Foreword

Description of the equipment

Installation

Configuration and operation software

Commissioning

Operation, servicing and maintenance

Changing configurations

Appendixes

Index

1.2 Using the manual

With this manual, you should be able to commission and operate the described equipment at a basic level.

You should always read this manual in conjunction with the attached Update document (if provided) so thatyou are aware of the latest equipment upgrades.

Manual updates

This edition of the manual describes hardware and software releases of the revision indexes (and above),detailed in Appendix 9.

In cases where an equipment upgrade affects the content of the manual, the relevant modification should beinserted in the Update document, with the same reference number, but with code type VE (instead of TQ).

When the number or extent of the changes justifies it, they should be incorporated in the body of the manualand the manuals revision index should be incremented.

Previous versions of this documentation release

Previous versions of this documentation are available on request

Note: MS-DOS, MICROSOFT and WINDOWS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.


1.3 Safety instructions

1.3.1 General rules

The following general safety precautions must be observed by the installer and the operator. ALCATELassumes no liability for the customers failure to comply with these requirements.

Ground the equipment: For Safety Class 1 equipment, always connect the power cable ground to anappropriate grounding device.

DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in presence of flammable gases or fumes.

For protection against fire: only replace the line fuse(s) with fuse(s) of the same voltage, current rating andtype.

Dangerous voltages: Users must not remove equipment covers or shields. The installation and maintenanceprocedures described in this manual are for use by service-trained personnel only.

DO NOT operate equipment which may be damaged: Whenever it is possible that the safety protectionfeatures built into this equipment have been impaired, ISOLATE FROM THE POWER SUPPLY and do not usethe equipment until safe operation can be verified by servicetrained personnel. If necessary, return theequipment to Alcatel After Sales for service and repair.

DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment: Return the product to Alcatel Customer Service for servicingand repair.

Each main IDU contains a lithium battery to back up data. This battery should be changed every 7 to 10 years,when inventory memory becomes empty following a power outage (see 7.15.1).

CAUTION

There is a risk of explosion if the incorrect battery is used.

Only replace with a battery of the same type:

M4T28BR12SH1, Supplier: STMicrolectronics

Observe all applicable national standards regarding the disposal of used batteries.

Do not burn and do not recharge.

1.3.2 Symbols

1.3.2.1 Danger symbols

When subsystems and modules have warning labels, it is extremely important to follow their instructions.

These labels are designed to indicate dangerous situations; they may contain any standard symbol or any textconsidered necessary to protect users and employees.

The most frequent danger situations and symbols are:

Danger or general warning

! Prompts the user to refer to the manual.

Dangerous electrical voltages

Close to dangerous voltages (>42.4 V AC peak, 60 V DC; power level >240 VA) you will findthis warning label

Presence of heat-radiating mechanical parts


1.3.2.2 Grounding symbols

Terminal for connecting the protective ground in power supply wiring

Other ground terminal

1.3.2.3 Other symbols

Indicates compliance with European standards

Emissions frequency: check that this complies with the standards in use in the country.

Radiation alert

1.3.3 Symbols used in the document

These symbols alert the reader the possible risks. They indicate:

the cause and type of danger,

the possible consequences,

the preventive action.

1.3.3.1 Warning

protection of personnel,

warning of a possibly dangerous situation,

danger of fatal or serious injury.!

1.3.3.2 Precautions

protection of equipment,

warning of a procedure, practice or condition that could be dangerous toequipment or its environment,

danger of damage to the equipment or its environment; permanent loss of datapossible.

This symbol, introducing the description of a procedure, indicates that it willcause the link to be temporarily disconnected.

This symbol, introducing the description of a procedure, indicates that it cannotbe continued without a full knowledge of the data contained in the proceduresheet concerning the stations concerned.


1.3.4 Certificate of compliance with European safety standards


1.3.5 EcoDeclaration


1.3.6 Public exposition to electromagnetic fields

The public protection from electromagnetic fields emitted by the antenna of the 9400UX is one of the mainrequirements of the R&TTE Directive. An evaluation of the security measures to be implemented is presentedin Appendix 1.


2 Description of the equipment

2.1 ALCATEL 9400 FamilyThe Alcatel 9400 is a family of digital pointtopoint microwave radio systems, designed to satisfy the variousdigital transmission needs of public and private networks for a large range of applications.

The Alcatel 9400 UX family covers the frequency range from 11 to 38 GHz necessary to satisfy the largest rangeof propagation conditions as well as network configurations that also provide a high spectrum efficiency from11 up to 38 GHz band with a 16QAM version.

It provides the following capacities: 2x2, 4x2, 8x2, 16x2 Mbit/s, 34 Mbit/s with the 4QAM modulation and 8x2, 16x2 Mbit/s; 34 Mbit/s with

16QAM modulation.

The Alcatel 9400 UX family is used worldwide in: cellular networks,

fixed access networks for Public Telecom or CLECs (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier), including:

infrastructure of Wireless IP networks,

direct complementary pointtopoint access in LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution Services)networks,

private networks,

and Utility networks, Security/Defense networks, etc.

Typically, the distances achieved are: from 5 to 30 km for the microwave frequencies (11 to 18 GHz),

from a few hundred meters up to 10 km for the millimeter wave frequencies (23 to 38 GHz).

2.1.1 Simplified description

The A9400 UX is fully compliant with the international requirements in the 11,13, 15, 18, 23, 25 and 38 GHzbands with the main Tx/Rx separations available depending on the national regulations.

Alcatel 9400 UX 2x2 to 16x2 Mbit/s or 34 Mbit/s + 2Mbit/s

Designation Band(GHz)

Frequency(GHz) ETSI Standard Frequency plans

Duplex difference(MHz) *

9411 UX

4QAM/16QAM

11 10.711.73 530

9413 UX

4QAM

13 12.7513.25 EN 301 128 ERC 1202

ITUR Rec F4977

266

9413 UX

16QAM

13 12.7513.25 EN 301 128 ERC 1202

ITUR Rec F4977

266

9415 UX

4QAM

15 14.415.35 EN 301 128 ERC 1207

ITUR Rec F6363

728, 315, 420, 490

9415 UX

16QAM

15 14,415,35 EN 301 128 ERC 1207

ITUR Rec F6363

728, 315, 420, 490

9418 UX

4QAM

18 17.719.7 EN 301 128 ERC 1203

ITUR Rec F5953

1010, 1008, 340,1560

9418 UX

16QAM

18 17,719,7 EN 301 128 ERC 1203

ITUR Rec F5953

1010, 1008, 340,

1560, 1092.5


Designation Duplex difference(MHz) *Frequency plansETSI Standard

Frequency(GHz)

Band(GHz)

9423 UX

4QAM

23 21.223.6 EN 300 198 ERC 130 2 annexA ITUR RecF6373

1008, 1197, 1200,1232

9423 UX

16QAM

23 21.223.6 EN 300 198 ERC 130 2 annexA ITUR RecF6373

1008, 1197, 1200,1232

9425 UX

4QAM

25 24.526.52 EN 300 431

Class 1

ERC 1302 annex BITUR Rec F7483

1008

9425 UX

16QAM

25 24.526.52 EN 300 431

Class 4

ERC 1302 annex BITUR Rec F7483

1008

9428 UX

4QAM

28 27.5429.45 1008

9438 UX

4QAM

38 3739.5 EN 300 197 ERC 1201

ITUR Rec F7491

1260

9438 UX

16QAM

38 3739.5 EN 300 197 ERC 1201

ITUR Rec F7491

1260

(*) Please consult factory if other Tx/Rx separations are requested.

The Alcatel 9400 UX system features high spectrum efficiency (minimum use of RF bandwidth for a givencapacity). The spectrum efficiency is optimized with the use of a 4 QAM or 16 QAM modulation (4 or 16 statesQuadrature Amplitude Modulation) with digital filtering, providing compliance with the relevant ETSI spectrummasks and spurious emissions requirements (ERC Rec 7401).

Capacity (Mbit/s) 2x2 4x2 8x2 16x234+2

RF channeling

(4QAM modulation)

(MHz) 3.5 7 14 28

RF channeling

(16QAM modulation)

(MHz) 7 14

2.1.2 Configuration

2.1.2.1 Unprotected configuration

An Alcatel 9400 UX unprotected (1+0) radio terminal is made up of the following elements: an Outdoor Unit (ODU): incorporating the complete RF transceiver (modem, RF units, branching filter)

and an integrated or separated antenna.The ODU is capacity independent,

an Indoor Unit (IDU): incorporating the baseband processing and offering tributary interfaces as wellas service channels and supervision.

The IDU is frequency independent (same unit from 11 up to 38 GHz).

Different IDU configurations are available depending on system configuration: a light version available in 1+0 configuration and up to 4x2 Mbit/s,

a classic version allowing all possible configurations (1+0, 1+1, capacity up to 16x2 or 34 +2 Mbit/s).


These two IDU versions are compatible with a same ODU and can be mixed in the same network. a single coaxial cable of a length which can be up to 300 m.

Figure 1 Alcatel 9400 UX 1+0 configuration

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2.1.2.2 Protected configuration

Two types of problem can impact the availability of a radio link: equipment failures and propagation problems.

1+1 protected configurations are used to increase the availability of the link compared to 1+0 unprotectedconfiguration, by adding redundant functions to the equipment on the Outdoor and Indoor parts:

to secure the link in case of temporary (transient alarm) or definitive (equipment failure) malfunction,

to improve the performances of the equipment towards propagation problem (in some outdoor unitconfigurations only).

The (1+1) configurations include automatic errorless Rx switching.

If the link is protected, wayside traffic and auxiliary channels are automatically protected.

Various protected configurations are available with the following applications:

ODU CONFIGURATION APPLICATIONS

9400 UX

1+0 1x ODU

1x antenna singlepolarization

Nonprotected

1+1 HSB 2x ODU at samefrequency

1x coupler


Protection against failures

1+1 HSB SD 2x ODU at samefrequency


Protection against failures Improvement ofperformance versusmultipath propagation

1+1 FD 2x ODU at differentfrequencies

2x antenna singlepolarization (or 1 antennadual polarization)

Protection against failures Improvement ofperformance versusmultipath propagation

SD : Space Diversity, FD: frequency diversity


The above mentioned outdoor unit configurations must be associated with one of the following indoor unitconfigurations:

IDU CONFIGURATION APPLICATIONS

1+0 classic IDU

Light IDU

Nonprotected

1+0EXT classic IDU

Light IDU

Nonprotected Possible to insertdedicated service channelextension cards.

1+1 BASICPROTECTION

MAIN IDU (classic)

EXTENSION IDU (withoutMUX option)

Automatic switching:selection of the bestreceive path andoperational transmitter (incase of HSB)

1+1 WITH MUXPROTECTION

MAIN IDU

EXTENSION IDU (withMUX option)

ACCESS IDU (34 Mbit/sonly

Automatic switching:selection of the bestreceive path andoperational transmitter (incase of HSB)

Protection of the tributaryaccess includingredundant muxdemux

2.1.3 ALCATEL 9400 UX features

2.1.3.1 Equipment flexibility

Software controlled frequency:

The infield agility of the 9400 UX is provided on a quarter frequency plan (synthesizer step 250 kHz). Only fourdifferent ODUs maximum are needed to cover the full frequency band.

Figure 2 Subband breakdown

The synthesized, software controlled, RF local oscillator allows easy frequency setting.

Software controlled capacity:

The Alcatel 9400 UX system provides unique capacity agility features, controlled by software up to a maximumbit rate. This maximum can be adjusted from 2x2 Mbit/s to 16x2 Mbit/s using the appropriate software featureskey.

The system capacity can be configured by software to between 2x2 Mbit/s and the maximum authorized by thesoftware features key.

Moreover, capacity upgrade can be made easily by changing only the software features key.

Transmission power control:

In certain cases, the output power of the equipment has to be decreased, to reduce interference between otherlinks in case of very short hops. This feature improves the flexibility of the network design and also increasesfrequency reutilisation

Different implementations of transmission power control are available depending on the frequency bands:


At 13 GHz (3CC09297Axxx),15 GHz (3CC08880Axxx and 3CC08978Axxx) and 18 GHz, insertion offixed attenuators (of 3, 6 or 10 dB) on transmission side in the IDU.

for the 13 GHz 4QAM (3CC11737Axxx) and the 16QAM (3CC 11736Axxx), a software transmissionpower control of 20 dB in 1 dB step can be provided (as a software features key option with classic IDU,embedded within the Light IDU)

for the 15 GHz 4QAM (3CC12979Axxx), a software transmission power control of 30 dB in 1 dB stepcan be provided (as a software features key option with classic IDU, embedded within the Light IDU)

in the millimetric frequency bands (23 to 38 GHz), a software transmission power control of 30 dB in1 dB step for the 4QAM and of 20 dB in a 1 dB step for the 16 QAM, can be provided (as a softwarefeatures key option with classic IDU; embedded within the Light IDU).

for all new generation ODU (ref. A9400 UX flat ODU) frequency bands for the 4 or 16QAM, the softwarepower transmission control of 30 dB in 1db step can be provided with the software features key.

software features key parameters:

Figure 3 Software features key

The software features key, used with the classic IDU, provides flexibility for the configuration parameters of theequipment, as well as its options:

maximum configuration definition: 1+0 or 1+1,

maximum capacity definition: 2x2 Mbit/s up to 16x2 Mbit/s or 34 Mbits/s,

authorisation for 16QAM modulation,

setup of transmission frequency range (7 to 40 GHz by default but configurable upon customer specificrequest),

authorization for Transmit Power Control option (all bands except 18 GHz),

authorization for Embedded Mediation option (master terminal or slave terminal),

The Light IDU features a fixed embedded configuration (no removable software features key): maximum configuration: 1+0,

capacity: 2x2 Mbit/s up to 4x2 Mbit/s,

Transmit Power Control option enabled (all bands except 18 GHz),

Link Identity Coding:

The amount of microwave links, especially in urban areas puts the problem of possible interference duringinstallation and turnon phase.

The digital frame incorporates Link Identity coding capabilities to prevent the capture of an unwanted signal.

2.1.3.2 Ease of installation

The Alcatel 9400 UX systems have been designed to allow quick installation and turnon.

Compact Outdoor Unit:

The Outdoor unit (ODU) is housed in a very compact and robust weatherproof (IP 55) container; it is deliveredwith a solar shield which provides protection to the outdoor electronics in hot and very sunny climatic zones.


The Outdoor Unit (1 or 2 depending on the configuration 1+0 or 1+1) can be rapidly installed on suitable poleswith their own fastening system.

The specific pole mounting is equipped with an accurate alignment system presetting and fine elevation andbearing tuning to permit easy pointing with the integrated antenna. A very compact pole mounting has beenoptimized for 1+0 configuration, it is common to 9400UX from 13 to 38 GHz.

The 9400 UX outdoor unit can be used with an integrated antenna 300 or 600 mm diameter or separateantennas if a larger diameter is needed.

The ODU is fixed by means of quick latches. This system allows you to change the ODU without altering theantenna alignment.

Two ODU generations are available. The new generation ODU, A9400 UX flat ODU, is lighter than the previousrange from 94xxUXR201 to 94xxUXR203*. It is 4 and 16QAM compatible and software configurable only.

* xx is for the band frequency of the Outdoor unit. For example, a unit referenced 9413UXR204 depends on the13GHz frequency band

Figure 4 Installation of the ODU

ODU 94xxUXR201, 94xxUXR202or 94xxUXR203

ODU A9400 UX flat ODU

The alignment of the antenna can be easily performed with the use of a dedicated service kit. This kit , whenconnected to the ODU, is able to show the reception signal level and provide the connection to the other endof the link through a telephone service channel (when applicable).

Different IDU mechanical versions:

The small size of the 19 IDU (classic or light) 1U high for all capacities, depth 235mm allows for easyinstallation in standard 19 racks and saves a lot of space where space is limited like in shelters or base stationsin cellular or LMDS networks.

The 19 IDU can also be installed as a desktop unit.

Figure 5 Light 19 IDU

Single coaxial cable:

A single coaxial cable of up to 300 m connects the ODU and the IDU, so that a high flexibility is left for locatingthe radio and antenna.


Simple commissioning:

All the standard Site Acceptance Tests can be done with a single PC to commission the link, making extensiveuse of builtin supervision features:

continuous performance check and alarm status overview,

numerous baseband loopback facilities,

2.1.3.3 Equipment software features

The Alcatel 9400 UX terminal provides a F interface to a Craft Terminal (PC), which enables alarm monitoring,quality measurement, and configuration of the equipment.

The Alcatel 9400 UX Network Element (NE) supports a basic group of applications, listed hereafter, whichprovide simplified testing, operation and maintenance of the equipment:

Installation and Operation parameters:

Configuration of: capacity, Link Identity Code, Tx & Rx frequencies, output power (if availablethrough software),

Alarm, Status and Control:

Possibility to activate or inhibit alarm indications,

Possibility to configure alarms with different severity levels,

The software displays a synthesis of the monitored alarms (which are also available via dry loops).

Possibility to set threshold values at which the alarms are triggered.

Performance Monitoring G784:

Link quality monitoring : Background Block Errors, Errored Seconds, Severely Errored Seconds,Unavailable Seconds.

Remote inventory:

The remote inventory is used to read the information allowing a complete identification of theselected Network Element (Indoor Unit and Outdoor Unit): serial number, date of manufacture,reference and revision index of the hardware and software releases.

Maintenance Memory:

The maintenance memory application allows the display of the last dated alarms stored in theequipment when the Craft Terminal is not connected.

Power measurements:

This application is used to take measurements on various measurement points and displays themon the screen: min Rx power, current Rx power, etc..

2.1.3.4 Network Management

The network management solutions proposed are based on an advanced concept offering the followingadvantages :

Network Element Synthesis view:

The management system offers a Network Element Synthesis view, displaying in real time the synthesis of thealarms of each supervised network element. This feature allows very quick and efficient troubleshooting.

Network Element view:

Each superevised NE can be managed in a dedicated Network Element view allowing easy configuration andsupervision of the NE.


2.1.4 Capacity configurations

2.1.4.1 Classic IDU version

The capacity configurations depend:

on the type of line interface units (LAU and LIU) installed in the IDU(s),

the software features key used.

The table below summarizes the capabilities according to the bit rates supported by the IDU of the equipmentand the type of software features key used.

IDU TYPEBIT RATES SUPPORTED BY SOFTWARE FEATURES KEY

IDU TYPE2x2 4x2 8x2 16x2

4 x 2 2x2 Mbit/s 2x2 Mbit/s4x2 Mbit/s2x2 Mbit/s4x2 Mbit/s

2x2 Mbit/s4x2 Mbit/s

8 x 22x2 Mbit/s 2x2 Mbit/s

4x2 Mbit/s2x2 Mbit/s4x2 Mbit/s8x2 Mbit/s

2x2 Mbit/s4x2 Mbit/s8x2 Mbit/s

16 x 2

2x2 Mbit/s 2x2 Mbit/s4x2 Mbit/s



16x2 Mbit/s

34 34 Mbit/s + 2Mbit/s auxiliary

2.1.4.2 Light IDU versions

The Light IDU versions cover the following bit rates (software configured):

2x2 Mbit/s,

4x2 Mbit/s.

2.1.5 Typical hardware configurations

1+0 configurationintegrated antenna

1+0 configuration with sepa-rate antenna

1+1 HSB or frequency diver-sity configuration with two an-tennas


1+1 HSB configurationusing an HSB coupler and in-tegrated antenna

1+1 HSB configurations withmultiplexer protection or

The block diagrams representing the main configurations appear in Figures 6 to 9 on the following pages.


2.2 Operation

2.2.1 1+0 configuration

A block diagram of this configuration is given:

in figure 6 for the classic IDU version,

in figure 7 for the Light IDU versions.

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The Line Access Units (LAU) offer all the passive functions required to provide transmission and receptionG.703 interfaces for the tributaries and 2 Mbit/s auxiliary bit stream (when there is one). This mainly entailsimpedance matching. Two types of board can be used:

LAU 3CC06059Axxx: eight ports for 2 Mbit/s tributaries (two boards of this type are used for the16 x 2 Mbit/s configuration),

LAU 3CC06061Axxx: one port for 34 Mbit/s + one 2 Mbit/s auxiliary bit stream port.

The LIU (Line Interface Unit) boards provide all the active functions required for transmission and receptionmode G.703 interfacing of tributaries and the 2 Mbit/s auxiliary bit stream (mainly HDB3 HCMOS codeconversion). The LIU boards are daughter boards that plug into the MCU board. Three types of board can beused:

LIU 3CC05818Axxx: four ports for 2 Mbit/s tributaries,

LIU 3CC06026Axxx: eight ports for 2 Mbit/s tributaries,

LIU 3CC06119Axxx: eight port extension unit, used in conjunction with the eight port LIU board,3CC06026Axxx, for the 16 x 2 Mbit/s configuration,

LIU 3CC06118AAxx: one port for 34 Mbit/s + one 2 Mbit/s auxiliary bit stream port.

The Multiplexing and Control Unit (MCU) handles: multiplexing/demultiplexing functions, to assemble the aggregate for transmission and restore the

tributaries from the received aggregate,

dropping/insertion of engineering service channels (up to 5) and the 2 Mbit/s auxiliary bit stream (whenthere is one):

ESC N1: reserved for the supervision channel,

ESC N2: telephone channel with selective calling,

ESC N3: V.11 or V.28 64 kbit/s interface,

ESC N4 and N5: V.11 64 kbit/s interfaces (not available for the 2 x 2 Mbit/s rate),

connection of local supervision system, for connecting a supervision PC.

processing of external commands: telesignalling and remote controls (TS/TC),

control of the outdoor unit,

interfacing with the outdoor unit, for:

power feed to the ODU,

transmitting and receiving the aggregate,

transmitting and receiving ODU supervision function transmission and reception,

telephone ESC transmission and reception between the IDU and the ODU,

storage of events in batteryassured maintenance memory.

The Power Supply Unit (PSU) is available in two versions, 24 V or 48 V DC floating, for primary power supplies.It provides DC/DC conversion to generate the necessary voltages required to operate the indoor unit and theprimary power supply voltage of the outdoor unit.


2.2.1.2 Operation of the Light IDU versions

The Light MCU (Light Multiplexing and Control Unit) handles: all passive functions (mainly impedance matching) and active functions (mainly HDB3 CMOS code

conversion) needed for transmission and reception mode G.703 interfacing of the four tributaries,

multiplexing/demultiplexing functions, to create the aggregate to be transmitted and recreate thetributaries from the received aggregate,

engineering service channel drop and insert functions:

ESC N1: reserved for the supervision channel,

ESC N3: V.11 or V.28 64 kbit/s interface,

connection of local supervision system, for connecting a supervision PC. To operate the LUX50software, additional SIMM memory must be added (option sold by reference 9400UXB267).

processing of external controls: telesignalling and remote controls (TS/TC),

control of the Outdoor unit,

interfacing with the Outdoor unit for:

transmission and reception of the aggregate,

transmission and reception of ODU supervision channels,

ODU power feed.

For the Light IDU, the types of power supply available are: 19 Light IDU: 24 V DC or 48 V DC floating (This version is a low power consumption version,

allowing the operation of the Light IDU without fans).

2.2.1.3 IDU/ODU cable

A coaxial cable, only available in 50 ohm impedance version, with a maximum length of 300 meters (when ofstandard type), connects the IDU to the ODU. This carries:

the digital data streams between the IDU and the ODU, comprising:

the aggregate obtained from tributary multiplexing,

the ODU control signals,

in the case of a classic IDU, the IDU/ODU telephone channel (connected to ESC N2).

the ODUs primary DC power supply voltage.


2.2.1.4 OutDoor Unit (ODU) operation

The reference of the outdoor unit depends on the frequency band.

The cable interface handles: reception and transmission of the data streams,

separation of the signals and the power supply voltage to feed the units subsystems,

the interface for the aggregate for transmission or reception with the modem.

The Modem (modulator/demodulator) function receives the aggregate from the cable interface and processesthe baseband signal for microwave transmission by 4QAM or 16QAM modulation, as follows:

in transmission:

digital filtering and error correction coding (FEC),

digital/analogue conversion of bit streams I and Q from the encoding function;

in reception:

a part of the automatic gain control (AGC) function,

analogue/digital conversion of the I and Q bit streams from the demodulation function.

It interfaces with the IF unit for the transmission and reception of the I and Q bit streams.

The IF block handles modulation and demodulation of the aggregate, using the following functions: in transmission:

analogue filtering of the I and Q bit streams (two filters that can be switched according to capacity),

4QAM or 16QAM modulation of an IF carrier, according to the frequency plan adopted, generatedby a local internal oscillator,

level amplification and tuning (AGC), based on measurement of the rms power output from theblock;

in reception:

amplification, with AGC, of the received signal, transposed via the reception system according tothe frequency plan adopted,

demodulation of the signal, so that the I and Q bit streams can be recovered,

amplification and analogue filtering of the bit streams (two filters that can be switched accordingto capacity),

amplification, with AGC, before transmission of the I and Q bit streams to the Modem board.

The transmission mixer transposes the intermediate frequency to a microwave frequency. Frequency agilityis obtained by a synthesized local oscillator (LO).

The transmission RF signal is then transmitted to the power amplifier, monitored by an output power slavingdevice and a circuit for cutting off carrier transmission if a fault is detected in the transmission circuits.


For the 11 GHz,13 GHz and the 23 to 38 GHz frequency bands, the transmitted power can be adjusted in 1 dBsteps by software configuration (software key option needed), within a range of:

20 dB from nominal output power for 11 and13 GHz (94xxUXR202 and 94xxUXR203),

30 dB from nominal output power for 15, 23, 25, 38 GHz (4QAM RTPC),

20 dB from nominal output power for 23, 25, 38 GHz (94xxUXR203 16QAM).

30 dB from nominal output power for all frequency bands of the ODU 9400UX flat ODU.

For the 11, 13, 15 and 18 GHz frequency bands (without RTPC option), attenuators can be inserted on thetransmission output (optional).

The reception RF signal from the branching filter is applied to the RF reception circuit, comprising a cascadedRF low noise amplifier (except at 38 GHz), a mixer and an IF amplifier. The mixer, which receives the amplifiedRF frequency, transposes the RF signal to a reception IF signal using the same LO as the transmission mixer.

When amplified, the signal is sent to the IF blocks reception circuits for demodulation.

The branching filter comprises a duplexed filter for separating the transmission and reception RF signalspresent at the antenna port. It can accommodate the RF loopback (94xxUXR201, 94xxUXR202 and94xxUXR203, and included into A9400UX flat ODU), which uses a conversion stage for converting transmissionand reception frequencies for test purposes.

The PSU receives the primary voltage from the IDU via the link cable and, from it, generates the voltagesrequired to operate the subsystems of the Outdoor unit.

2.2.1.5 ESC extension configuration

This extension, available only in the classic IDU version, can be used to customize ESC N3 and N4 and5 as detailed in 2.3. It requires the presence of an extension IDU with a dedicated SCU (Service Channel Unit)board.

2.2.2 Basic 1+1 configuration

This configuration is available only in the classic IDU version.

It comprises (Figure 8) a main IDU (identical to the one in the 1+0 configuration), an extension IDU and twoODUs.

The extension unit contains a Service Channel Unit (SCU) which handles the following functions: user interfaces for ESCs 3 to 5,

control of the second ODU,

interface with the second ODUs link cable.

The MCU of the main unit sends the aggregate to be transmitted to the SCU and receives the receptionaggregate from it. The MCU is responsible, in reception, for switching between the normal and standbychannels.

There are three configurations: Hot Standby (HSB), one antenna port

Hot Standby, two antenna ports

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The two ODUs are connected by an HSB coupler which provides a 10 dB attenuation on the standby channel.In addition, by design, the standby amplifiers power is:

reduced by 15 dB for the ODU which does not permit an output power control,

cut off for the ODU which permits the output power control.

The HSB switching of a transmitter is based on detection of a fault which can originate from a failure: of the cable interface,

of the ODU power supply,

of the transmission IF synthesizer,

of the RF synthesizer,

of the amplifier.

The system switches back to the normal channel automatically as soon as it is disconnected and reconnectedagain without alarm (because of imbalance in the system), in transmission and in reception.

Switching can also be remotely controlled, by manually switching to the standby channel. The remote controlfor cutting off transmission power does not cause a switchover.

2.2.2.2 HSB configuration with two antenna ports

This configuration uses either a double polarization antenna or two antennas (in this case, it also adds spacediversity). One system sends (the standby transmitter is cut off). Operation is the same as in the previousconfiguration, apart from the switching, in which reversibility is not required because the link budgets areidentical for both channels.

2.2.2.3 Frequency diversity configuration

The two ODUs send the aggregate simultaneously at two different frequencies. The MCU chooses the best ofthe two signals on reception. This configuration also uses two antenna ports.


2.2.3 1+1 configuration with multiplexer/demultiplexer protection

This configuration is available only in the classic IDU version.

It can be used (see Figure 9) to protect the link from failures of the MCU board in the main IDU. It comprises: a main IDU, as in the 1+0 configuration but whose tributaries are configured in high impedance.

an extension IDU.

an access IDU.

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2.3 Engineering service channelsThe equipment comprises:

in the classic IDU configuration: five engineering service channels (ESC N1 to ESC N5), exceptin the 2 x 2 Mbit/s configuration (only three ESC).

in the Light IDU configuration: two engineering service channels (ESC N1 and ESC N3).

In the main classic IDU and in the Light IDU, the characteristics of these engineering service channels arepredefined.

The extension IDU (classic IDU version) can be used to customize ESC N3, N4 and N5. This unit has a SCUboard installed with daughter boards to customize ESC N3 and N4.

The table below summarizes the ESC options available according to whether the configuration includes a mainIDU (classic, Light) or a classic main IDU with an extension IDU.

ESC 1+0 CONFIGURATIONWITH Light IDU

1+0 BASIC CONFIGU-RATION

WITH classic IDU

OTHER CLASSIC IDUCONFIGURATIONS

ESC N1 Supervision Supervision Supervision (1)

ESC N2 Telephone with selectivecalling

Telephone with selective calling (1)

ESC N3 V11 or V28 64 kbit/s V11 or V28 64 kbit/s (2)

Depending on daughter board used: (3)

64 kbit/s point-to-point, codirectional G.703interface, ref.: 3CC05710AAxx

Four-wire analogue, 600 ohms, ref.: 3CC05711AAxx

64 kbit/s point-to-point, V11 or V28 ref.: 3CC05712AAxx

Digital asynchronous (1 x 9600 bit/s or2 x 4800 bit/s), V11 point-to-point or point-to-multipoint (three-way coupler), ref.: 3CC05713AAxx

Digital asynchronous (1 x 9600 bit/s max.or 2 x 4800 bit/s max.), V28 point-to-pointor point-to-multipoint (three-way coupler), ref.: 3CC06482AAxx

ESC N4(Bit rate

> 2x2 Mbit/s)64 kbit/s V11 (2) As ESC N 3 (3)

ESC N5(Bit rate

> 2x2 Mbit/s)64 kbit/s V11 (2) 64 kbit/s V11 or V28 (3)

(1) Access on main IDU.

(2) Access on main IDU if there is no extension IDU.

(3) Access on extension IDU.


2.3.1 ESC number 1

ESC N1 supports the bus reserved for supervision. The bus is implemented between the stations by a radiolink (channel 1 and channel X in a 1+1 configuration) and is available in the stations, at connectors NMS1 andNMS2, for setting up point-to-multipoint links (Figure 11).

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Since many configurations are possible, it is recommended that you contact Alcatel for the networkconfiguration.

Each port is enabled or disabled in the system software (IP Configuration(see 4.8.2.3): MSU1 radioinputs/outputs, NMS1 and NMS2 cables.

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Engineering service channel N2 is a telephone channel with selective calling available only in the classic

IDU version. The handset is connected to the connector on the main IDU. Each terminal isassigned a call number between 011 and 999 (not including X00) on installation. The number 00 is for generalcalling. Two terminals in the network should not have the same telephone number. ESC N2 is available(Figure 13):

in digital form, at the BACK TO BACK connector of the main IDU, for digital transfers in stations withtwo terminals back-to-back.

in analogue form, at the AUDIO 1 and AUDIO 2 connectors of the main IDU, for setting up apoint-to-multipoint link,


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2.3.3.1 Without extension IDU

If there is no extension IDU: ESC N3 is a V11 or V28 point-to-point 64 kbit/s channel,

ESC N4 is a V11 point-to-point 64 kbit/s channel (not applicable to the Light IDU versions).

The V11 or V28 equipment connects to the ESC. EXT. connector of the main IDU.

2.3.3.2 With extension IDU (not applicable to the Light IDU versions)

With an extension IDU, the ESCs can be digital (G.703 or V11/V28 64 kbit/s, V11 or V28 9.6 or 4.8 kbit/s) oranalogue (four-wire telephone channel + TTL interface of RON/TRON type), point-to-point orpoint-to-multipoint. The ESCs are customized by daughter boards described in 7.9.

POINT-TO-POINT ESC

Connection for the ESC equipment: ESC N3: to the ESC 3-1 connector of the extension IDU.

ESC N4: to the ESC 4-1 connector of the extension IDU.

Connection of two terminals back-to-back: each of the terminals must have an extension IDU with an ESC boardof the same type. The link is set up by a cable linking ports ESC 3-1 (ESC N3) and ESC4-1 (ESC N4) onthe extension IDUs of the two terminals.


POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT ESC

This type of ESC can be used only for asynchronous digital links.

Connection for the ESC equipment: ESC N3: to connectors ESC 3-1 and ESC3-2 of the extension IDU,

ESC N4: to connectors ESC 4-1 and ESC4-2 of the extension IDU.

The connection of the terminals for ESC N3 is illustrated in Figure 14. The connection principles are the samefor ESC N4, replacing ESC 3-1 with ESC 4-1 and ESC 3-2 with ESC 4-2.

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Channel not available in the Light IDU versions.

2.3.4.1 Without extension IDU

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2.3.4.2 With extension IDU

ESC N5 can only be a V11 or V28 point-to-point link.

Connection of the ESC equipment: to connector ESC 5 of the extension IDU.

Connection of two terminals back-to-back to form a repeater station: each of the terminals must have anextension IDU with an ESC board of the same type. The link is implemented by a cable connecting the ESC 5ports of the extension IDUs of the two terminals.


2.4 Alarms, telesignalling and remote controls (TS/TC)The equipment has:

Two loops preassigned for Service affecting alarm (SA), and Non-service affecting alarm (NSA)states. Each alarm generated by the equipment can be classified as Critical, Major, Minor, Warning,Indeterminate, or Cleared by the supervisory software.

A remote control loop, available to the user.The three contacts of this loop (common, N/C and N/O) are accessible:

on the ALARM. I/O connector of the main classic IDU,

on the ESC 3/ALARM I/O connector of the Light IDU,

The loop formed by the common and normally closed contacts is normally closed (in theabsence of an alarm condition or remote control).

eight housekeeping alarms (remote indications via dry loops), available to the user. The remoteindication loops are configured as normally open and can be configured as normally closed, dependingon the setting of the swaps on the MCU board, as described in 7.10.1. A name can be assigned toeach loop, in the software, on installation. These loops are available:

on the ALARM. I/O connector of the main classic IDU,

on the ESC 3/ALARM I/O connector of the Light IDU unit,

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The Mux/Demux protection corresponds to the Switch Tx

The Radio protection corresponds to the Switch Rx


The HSB protection is implemented in the ODU: one Transmitter is connected to the antenna (active),the other transmitter is in standby.

The Criteria column provides information related to the event that triggered the last switch from thecorresponding channel. This is not an alarm. For instance, after startup this criteria may be set, iinsome cases, to Equipment Failure even if no such event actually happened.

4.14.1 Mux/Demux Protection Management

This protection is available for the 1 + 1 HSBMP, 1 + 1 HSBSDMP, and 1 + 1 FDMP configurations.

The Equipment Protection Management is performed by selecting MuxDemux Protection tree element.

The following windows permit a complete view of all NE resources involved in the EPS protection:

Schema Parameters

Channels Parameters

Figure 131 Mux/Demux Protection

4.14.1.1 Schema Parameters

The window Schema Parameters displays information about the protection.

The Schema parameters are:

Protection Type: this parameter is defined at configuration time and it is read only. The supported typeis: 1+1, e.g. a working channel (Main) is protected by a protecting channel (Spare).

Operation type: never revertive (automatic restoration inhibited).

The operator choice for Operation Type will be applied by clicking on Apply button.


4.14.1.2 Commands

To enter the Commands menu click on the Spare #0 element in the Tree view or on the Main #1 element.

Figure 132 Mux/Demux Protection Switch (Spare #0)


Figure 133 Mux/Demux Protection Switch (Main #1)

Using the Craft Terminal, you can modify the state of the switch with the Lockout, Forced and Manualcommands.

Lockout has higher priority than Forced: the activation forces Channel 1 into service independently of thepossible active alarms. This command activates signaling AC (Abnormal Condition).

Forced has higher priority than the automatic operation: the activation of this command forces in serviceChannel 0, independently of the possible active alarms. This command activates signaling AC.

Automatic Switch is the normal operation condition: the position of the switch depends on the commandsgenerated by the logic.

Manual has the lowest priority: it is performed only if there are no alarms that can activate an automatic switch.It cannot be performed if Lockout or Forced commands are already activated. If this command is active, it willbe removed by an incoming alarm. This command does not activate signaling AC.

Command priority list

Command Priority

Lockout 1

Forced 2

Automatic switch 3

Manual 4

To release a previously activated command select None and click on Apply.


4.14.2 Radio Protection Management

This protection is available with all 1 + 1 configurations.

The Radio Protection Management is performed selecting Radio Protection element tree.

The following windows permit a complete view of all NE resources involved in a RPS protection: Schema Parameters

Switching Threshold Parameters

Figure 134 Radio Protection View

4.14.2.1 Schema Parameter

The window Schema Parameters displays information about the protection.

The Schema Parameters are: Protection Type field: shows the protection schema architecture: 1+1;

Operation Type field: always indicates notRevertive while actually automatic radio protection alwaystries to give priority to the channel with the best reception quality.


4.14.2.2 Switching Thresholds

Protection switching thresholds are the alarm activation thresholds associated with radio protection switchingrequests in a 1+1 configuration.

Figure 135 Radio Protection Switching Thresholds

Two kinds of thresholds can trigger the early switching request: received power level or error ratio.

Early Warning alarm. Early Switching Request (ESR):

Early warning on Rx Power Level: Defines the absolute received power level at which the EarlyWarning alarm is triggered.

Early warning on BER: Defines the BER threshold at which the Early Warning alarm is triggered.

Low Bit Error Ratio. Switching Request (SR):

Defines the BER threshold at which the low Bit Error Ratio switching request alarm is triggered.

High Bit Error Ratio. Priority Switching Request (PSR):

Selects the BER threshold at which the high Bit Error Ratio switching request alarm is triggered.The selected error rate determines the AIS engagement.


4.14.2.3 Commands

To enter the Commands menu click on the Spare #0 element in the Tree view or on the Main #1 element.

Figure 136 Radio Protection Switch (Spare #0)


Figure 137 Radio Protection Switch (Main #1)

Using the Craft Terminal the operator can modify the state of the switch with the Lockout, Forced and Manualcommands.

Lockout has higher priority than Forced: the activation forces in service Channel 1 (default channel),independently of the possible active alarms. This command activates signaling AC.

Forced has higher priority than the automatic operation: the activation of this command forces in serviceChannel 0, independently of the possible active alarms. This command activates signaling AC.

Automatic Switch is the normal operation condition: the position of the switch depends on the commandsgenerated by the logic.

Manual has the lowest priority: it is performed only if there are no alarms that can activate an automatic switch.It cannot be performed if Lockout or Forced commands are already activated. If this command is active, it willbe removed by an incoming alarm. This command does not activate signaling AC. Due to the fact that automaticradio protection always tries to work with the best channel, manual command is useless in this particular case.

Command priority list

Command Priority

Lockout 1

Forced 2

Automatic switch 3

Manual 4

To release a previously activated command select None and click on Apply.

Due to the fact that automatic radio protection always tries to work with the best channel, manual commandis useless in this particular case.


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